$120K – $160K/yr
Lead Flight Software Engineer, Special Programs
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Job description
As a Lead Flight Software Engineer for Special Programs at Impulse Space, you will lead the design, development, integration, and operation of the software that powers some of the most agile delta-V spacecraft under development. You will work closely with GNC, avionics, propulsion, systems, and mission operations teams to deliver high-reliability software for responsive space missions. Lead the design, implementation, integration, and verification of flight software for high-performance space vehicles produced at scale. Architect real-time flight software systems for responsive spacecraft, including command and telemetry, mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management. Develop and integrate software for closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical vehicle systems. Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuat
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- Source: Impulse Space's official careers site (via Pinpoint) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- First seen by Jobiba 29 Oct 2026
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S
Department · Software
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Impulse Space
We provide efficient in-space mobility that moves payloads from low Earth orbit to any destination. Our vehicles deliver rapid, reliable access, reducing costs and timelines to make space operations feasible for commercial, government, and scientific missions.
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